Stretch Forth (Verb)
Meaning
Thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- He stretch_forth his hand to catch the falling object before it hit the ground.
- The gymnast stretch_forth her body to its limits, performing an incredible routine.
- The butterfly will stretch_forth its proboscis to sip nectar from the flower.
- As the snake sensed danger it began to stretch_forth its head, ready to strike.
- The excited child stretch_forth an eager hand to receive a gift from its parent.